Today marks World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day.
A Westmeath professor in gut health says it's important not to downplay symptoms of IBD when visiting their GP.
Today marks World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day.
IBD is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause swelling and inflammation of the tissues in the digestive tract.
The most common types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease.
Professor Karen Boland from Rosemount says it's important to ask for help:
New National Famine Way Roadshow In Westmeath
It is passing through seven locations nationwide.
Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Midlands
Met Eireann has put Offaly and Laois under the warning until 8 this evening.
Nearly 50,000 In Long Term Unemployment Despite Record Job Opportunities
A Longford Westmeath TD says the country is at full employment.
Drug Driving Motorcyclist Clocked At 180km/h
Laois Roads Policing Unit made the stop on Friday evening.
Offaly Bog Fire Under Control
It's believed the blaze started at around 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
Offaly Farmer's Marriage Questioned At Inquest
A pathologist’s report was unable to determine the cause of Joe Grogan's death.
More People Using Vacant Home Grants For Works - Offaly Auctioneer
Auctioneer John Leahy says more people are applying for grants to be used on vacant and derelict homes.
Midlands Rents Up Again
Rents in Offaly are up 7.2% when compared to the year previous.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Large Offaly Bog Fire
It's believed the blaze caught around 6pm this evening.
Gardaí Issue Public Appeal Over Missing Midlands Man
Kehinde Olukoya was reported missing from Longford on Saturday.
Paw-Lates Class In Laois This Weekend
Sabrina Comerford is looking to raise awareness and funding for LSPCA.
Works On Athlone Main Drainage Scheme Now 80% Complete
It follows the completion of a second underwater tunnel linking the sewer network from east to west.
Laois Local Authority Make Funding Applications for Tourism Amenity
The council plans to conduct a feasibility study on Donaghmore Workhouse and Museum.
Laois Father Gives Back To Health Service With Planned 76km Cycle Challenge
Ballacolla's Padraic Kavanagh is undertaking the "Twins Thank You Tour" for his children Ellie and Páidí.
Westmeath Songwriter Already Working On Next Eurovision Entry
Kilbeggan's Larissa Tourmey co-wrote Laika Party which missed out on a spot in the Grand Final.
Retired Palliative Consultant Certain Offaly Hospice Is 'Undermining' Chosen Site
Dr Michael Cushen believe they want the facility built on the Wellwood Healthcare campus.
Midlands Counties See Slowest Rent Growth
RTB stats show Offaly has the lowest growth rate in average rents for existing tenancies.
Sextuplet Birth On Laois Farm
The ewe has given birth to six lambs.
Laois Town First In Ireland To Have All Mainstream Schools Join Green Schools Travel
It's under the local authority and Green Schools's Portlaoise School Travel Cluster Project.
Bat Walks and Bog Visits To Mark Biodiversity Week In Midlands
The week of free events starts today and runs until the 25th of May.
